OBITUARIES

Marie I. Whelan (Zechmeister)

Marie I. Whelan (Zechmeister)

Sep 9, 2020

 Age 99, entered into eternal life on September 9, 2020, with her daughter, Patti and sons, Terry and Jim by her side.​Preceded in death by husband, William; parents, Michael & Ida Zechmeister; brother, John Zechmeister; sister, Bonita Reinhardt. Survived by, daughters, Colleen (Mark) Schardin, Mary (Lee) Sperl, Kathy (Todd) Lamphere, Patti (David) Peterson; sons, Bill, Terry, Tom (Barb), Jim; many grandchildren;...

Charles Westerlund

Charles Westerlund

Sep 6, 2020

Age 77, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020.​Preceded by beloved wife, Diane; parents, George & Marjorie; and siblings, Ronald, Dean & Mary.​Survived by children, Greg (Amy), Shelley (Bruce) MacDonald, Bradley (Michelle); grandchildren, Allie, Madison, Trevor, Avery, Keegan, Calvin; and many family & friends.​Chuck was a State Farm Agent for nearly 50 years, where he developed many lifelong friendships.​He...

Dr. Christopher Paul Ceman

Dr. Christopher Paul Ceman

Sep 6, 2020

On Sunday, September 6, 2020, Christopher Paul Ceman, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 74. Christopher was born on August 1, 1946 in Champaign, IL to Paul and Elaine Ceman. After living and attending school in various states throughout the US while his father flew bombers for the USAF Strategic Air Command, Christopher graduated in 1965...

Susann Kay Hembre

Susann Kay Hembre

Sep 5, 2020

Susann ‘Sue’ Kay Hembre, 75, of Circle Pines, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2020 at her cabin that she loved in Bigfork, MN. ​Sue was passionate about her family and always wanted to be in on the action. This was especially true when it came to her grandchildren and the many areas of their lives where she was involved. She...

Eleanor M. Lease

Eleanor M. Lease

Sep 3, 2020

Eleanor M. (Fish) Lease, age 82, of North St. Paul, passed away on September 3rd, 2020.​Eleanor was born October 30th, 1937 in St. Paul, MN to Clyde and Clarice (Halvorson) Fish.​Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jim and John; and her husband, Don.​Growing up in Maplewood she spent many happy days riding her horse. She graduated from North High School in 1955...

Joanne "Pudge" Blomgren

Joanne "Pudge" Blomgren

Sep 2, 2020

Age 86, of Roseville, passed away on September 2, 2020.​Preceded in death by husband, Theodore; parents, Walter and Johanna Widerski; sister, Georgia; brother, Dave; and son-in-law, Kraig Siebenaler.  Survived by children, Joanna Siebenaler; Ted (Mary Beth); Patty (Nic) Bacigalupo; grandchildren, Theodore, Maggie, Bella; brother, Walter Widerski (Mary Liljedahl); and sister, Sue (Tom) Jachymowski. Born July 28, 1934 in St. Paul where she...

James Cloutier

James Cloutier

Sep 2, 2020

Age 77, of Shoreview, passed away September 2, 2020.​Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Ruella; and sister, Sharon.​Survived by wife, Diane; children, Michael, Kenneth, and Nannette (Patrick) Ramlet; many grandchildren; brother, Richard "Chuck" (Mary) Cloutier; and sister, Barbara (Bill) Hughes.​Private family service and interment.

Beverly J. Paul

Beverly J. Paul

Sep 2, 2020

Beloved Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma

Passed away September 2, 2020, one day short of her 90th birthday, due to her struggles with Alzheimers and non-COVID-related.  

Longtime resident of Como Park. 

Preceded in death by husband, Edwin “E.J.”; great-grandchild, Chad Jr.; parents, William & Minnie Sullivan; 4 brothers and 4 sisters. 

Survived by children, Dianne (John) Steele, Roxann Paul, Kathleen (Craig)...

Alice Hamilton

Alice Hamilton

Sep 1, 2020

(nee Frischmon)

Age 82, of Woodbury

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, who will be deeply missed by her family & friends. 

Alice was born in St. Paul on February 19, 1938. Alice graduated from St. Agnes High School and had a deep faith, always giving to others. Her hobbies were bingo, crochet & knitting, and she loved to celebrate...

John Clement Anderson

John Clement Anderson

Sep 1, 2020

Age 95, formerly of Bloomington, MN, passed away on September 1, 2020.  Preceded in death by his parents, Hjalmar & Gertrude (Lynch) Anderson; and siblings, Gerard, Joseph & Terry.  Survived by brother, Jerry; and many nieces & nephews.  John was a Korean War veteran. He loved big band music, cars & airplanes.​He was a kind & generous soul and he will be missed. Services...

Jerry Esboldt

Jerry Esboldt

Aug 31, 2020

Age 73, of Shoreview, passed away August 31, 2020.​Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Kathy; son, Charles (Christine); and grandchildren, Joshua and Kiley.​Private family service will be held followed by interment at Roselawn Cemetery.​Memorials are preferred to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 3920 N. Victoria St., Shoreview, MN 55126.

Marjorie Louise Bussmann (Ronnan)

Marjorie Louise Bussmann (Ronnan)

Aug 31, 2020

Age 92, of Roseville, went to be with her Savior on August 31, 2020.​Preceded in death by husband, John H. Bussmann; parents, Richard and Alma Ronnan; and brother, Richard G. Ronnan.​Survived by daughters, Becky (Randy) Hendrickson, and Bonnie (Tim) Bjork; grandchildren, Angela, Matt, Cassie, Jon, and Justin; 5 great-grandchildren.​Marjorie was a graduate of St. Mark's Grade School, Derham Hall High...

Bernice C. Maloney

Bernice C. Maloney

Aug 29, 2020

Devoted Mother, ​Beloved Grandma & Great-Grandma

(nee Piringer)

Age 91, of Coon Rapids; passed away on August 29, 2020.  

Preceded in death by her loving companion, Bill Prochazka; son, Dennis Sr.; grandsons, Dennis Jr. and Bryan; her parents; and three sisters.  

Survived by son, Mike (Bonnie); three grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  

Mass of Christian Burial at...

Eugene L. Hesse

Eugene L. Hesse

Aug 27, 2020

Age 72 of St. Paul, passed away on August 27, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Marie & Lloyd Hesse; sisters/brothers-in-law, Bernice (Richard) Adiamak, Joan (Robert) McDermott, Mary Jo. Survived by children, Bruce (Susan) Ellingson, Julie (Hannah) Ellingson, Michael, Amy, and Andy; grandchildren, Nicholas, Megan, Emily, Jack, Quinn, Chloe, Courtney, and Kailey; siblings, Donald (Carol), Bernie (Kathy), Richard (Rosie), Walter, Beverly (Richard)...

Karl Mitchell Henderson

Karl Mitchell Henderson

Aug 27, 2020

Age 22, of Lino Lakes.​Preceded in death by grandma, Marlene Klassy; and grandpa, James Henderson.​Survived by parents, Tim and Kristy; sisters, Ashley (Jeremiah) Nelson, Thea (Braden), and Kayla; grandma, Roberta (David) Herbert; grandpa, Robert Klassy; aunts & uncles, Brian (Beth) Klassy, Leisha (Johnny) Ingdal, Pamela (Kenny) Hancock, Jack Henderson, James Henderson; nephew, niece, cousins, and many other family and friends.​Karl...

Sandra D. Hogen

Sandra D. Hogen

Aug 25, 2020

Age 71, of St. Paul, passed away August 25, 2020, having lost a long battle with heart failure. 

Preceded in death by many family and friends.  

Survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, Philip “Buz”; loving daughters, Janine Hogen and Marni Hogen (Casey O’Leary); grandchildren, Colton and Adelyn; and many close friends and family.  

Sandy was a...

John D. DeHaven

John D. DeHaven

Aug 24, 2020

Age 85, of Scandia – Lino Lakes – Forest Lake – Little Canada, passed away peacefully on August 24th, 2020.  He was born on April 29th, 1935 in Saint Paul, MN. Preceded in death by his daughter, Gabriel; parents, Harold & Thelma; sister, Janet; brothers, Gary and Jim; and second wife, Martha. Survived by sisters, Diane (Ray) Ricci, and Carol (Jim) Smith; daughter, Amy (Kevin)...

Patricia J. Gelking

Patricia J. Gelking

Aug 24, 2020

(Nee Neubauer) Age 82, formerly of Roseville, MN,  passed away of natural causes on August 24, 2020.  Preceded in death by husband, Elmer, parents, Lillian and Kenneth Neubauer, daughter, Jackie, and granddaughter, Ashley.  Survived by children, Pam Goff (Bill), Steve, Jeff (Amber), Tim (Cindy Mitchell), Randy (Dawn), 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, sister, Geri (Norm), and brothers, Quent (Mary) and Kenny (Dona),...

Florene Christine Mueller

Florene Christine Mueller

Aug 23, 2020

(Nee Jensen) Age 84, of St. Paul; passed away on August 23, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas “T.W.”; and granddaughter, Jaime. Survived by children, Michael Walters and Terri (Patrick) Johnson; grandchildren, Brian (Veronica), Wade, Dane (Danielle), Thomas, Andrew, Joshua, Janelle and Michelle; great-grandchildren, Bjorn, Annica and Evan; brother, Bob Jensen; and many nieces and nephews. Private family services were held.

William Leo Probst

William Leo Probst

Aug 22, 2020

Age 77 of St. Paul, MN; passed away August 22, 2020. A hard-working friend to everyone. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul W. & Anna M. Probst.  Survived by his sister,  Luella (Harold) Clement; brother, Jerome (Linda) Probst; four nephews, two nieces, seven great-nephews, and one great-niece. ​Longtime employee of Mickey’s Diner, Lido's Restaurant and the St. Paul Hotel. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00...